Jimmy Butler said he's "happy to be playing basketball again" in his introductory press conference with the Golden State Warriors on Thursday. He was emphatic about his singular focus of winning a championship while downplaying the idea that the Warriors were not his preferred destination after all reporting had indicated Butler preferred joining the Phoenix Suns as he angled for an exit from the Miami Heat.

Following the Golden State Warriors' acquisition of Jimmy Butler from the Miami Heat on Wednesday night, the six-time All-Star gave his first message to the organization and its supporters Thursday evening after the Feb.

The Miami Heat on Wednesday offloaded Jimmy Butler to the Golden State Warriors. The Heat received Andrew Wiggins among other assets in the multiple-team deal. As the NBA trade deadline approaches Thursday,